The Bandon woman stormed to victory in a time of 11.28 seconds.

Irish teenage sprinter Gina Akpe-Moses on triumphing at the European U20 Championships, sudden media scrutiny, national identity and sports psychology.

And there was plenty of other talking points in Athlone.

Our columnist gives a review and analysis of what was one of the most successful Olympic Games ever from an Irish supporter’s perspective.

Rob Heffernan brought Ireland to the brink of a sixth medal in the men’s 50km race walk this morning.

Joanne Cuddihy ran an impressive leg to give Irish supporters hope but their time was four seconds off the finals pace.

A tight control on adrenaline and nerves is essential to get away at the right time, writes Ireland’s 100m record holder Ailis McSweeney.

The Bray woman’s heroics will be difficult to follow, but David Rudisha and Usain Bolt are fitting closers to a sensational day.

The Cork-born hurdler is built to perform when the championship pressure is on, writes her training partner Ailis McSweeney.

The Cork athlete recorded a season’s best time of 12.91 and paid credit to her training partner, our very own Ails McSweeney.

The 100m Final takes place this evening, and our columnist is tipping the 25-year-old to retain his title.

Ireland’s 100m record-holder looks forward to another packed slate at Olympic Park. With the Irish hoping to improve on yesterday’s fare.

The likes of Derval O’Rourke, Robert Heffernan and Joanne Cuddihy are ready to go in London, writes their injured team-mate.

Ireland had their own selection headache ahead of the start gun on track tomorrow. But we’re not the only ones.

Irish sprinter Ailis McSweeney identifies the events in which the next generation may step onto the podium.

The Leevale athlete is expecting strong performances from the likes of Derval O’Rourke and Fionnuala Britton.

An ill-advised tweet from a snooker world champion and another boring, boring day in the life of Rory McIlroy.

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Dubliner joins Ailis McSweeney on the sidelines for the rest of the season as focus turns to London 2012 in 365 days’ time.